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Success Thought of The Day

Experiences are like wisdom deposits, available for recall to pay a toll when needed. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/14/21

I can admit there were times I just wanted to “get through it” and get to the “next thing.” I now appreciate the time in each and everything.

A shift from wanting to “get through it” to a desire to learn from it can be meaningful, and increase that recall value. The cumulative effect on your journey cannot be overstated.

You matter, and your contribution matters. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/13/21

It has been said the greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. I would argue the second greatest trick is implanting the belief that you cannot change the world. You give up that special part of you the moment you believe that.

Please don’t fall for it. You matter!

Relationships require engagement, be intentional. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/10/21

We have always needed to invest time to build great relationships.   Proximity made it more convenient.  However, it also led us to assume that we had done the work when perhaps we had not.

The future of work means we must be intentional if we want those relationships.

As the space shuttle heads towards orbit, it releases the boosters after completing their job.    Consider what you need to release as you head towards your orbit. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/7/21

Some things are with you for a reason and a season.  Be thankful for it and continue to move forward. 

As you plan for the New Year and next stages, in addition to your “to-do” list, be sure to create your “release list.”

You Have to Define Yourself Because Other People Will Always Define You. - Deryl McKissack

Success Thought of the Day – 12/6/21

Make clear for others who you are, what you bring to the table, and where you are going. Doing so removes the room for misguided applications of generalities and misunderstandings.

Branding begins with clarity.

Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end. - Seneca

Success Thought of the Day – 12/2/21

Beginning new things is fun and exciting. Ending things, not so much. Reframe it as a transition to another “new.”

Sometimes you have to figure out the destination as you’re going through the preparation. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 12/1/21

Continue to honor the internal voice that tells you it is time to grow forward. [Read more in the post]

Leadership reminder:  The year-end process is not a time for surprises. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 11/29/21

Performance reviews, salary increases, and bonuses discussions are not meant to be surprise and delight (or fright) moments.  [Read More]

Hearing > Listening > Effective Listening > Empathy

Success Thought of the Day – 11/24/21

Begin the wind-down and prepare to go deep over the next few days.

Those you love most will appreciate it.

When you value your value, you place yourself where you are valued.

Success Thought of the Day – 11/23/21

Dreams may be deferred, but they never have to stop. - James Rosseau, Sr.

Success Thought of the Day – 11/22/21

participated in an outreach event in Wilmington, DE, this past Saturday. As I spoke to several individuals who came by my table, a woman asked me for a copy of my book as she shared that she would be graduating with her Bachelor’s degree soon but was not quite sure what she would do yet. [Read more in the post]

Be prepared Trust the process Be anxious for nothing

Success Thought of the Day – 11/18/21

Preparation matters.  Skills are important, but mental preparation is even more so.  In many cases, the thing we want requires some form of transformation when the moment of opportunity strikes.  Be ready to coach yourself through the discomfort.